# 119-s-2734: 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

119-s-2734, 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2734
- Congress: 119
- Title: 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-08
- Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This bill would provide a one-time federal grant to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum** to support operation, security, and maintenance. It aims to preserve the site, honor victims, and expand access for visitors. - Active and retired members of the Armed Forces, registered first responders to the September 11 attacks, and family members of victims would receive free admission to all museum facilities. - The museum would have to offer dedicated free admission hours at least once per week and aim to increase visits by economically disadvantaged people. - The Secretary of Homeland Security would award a one-time grant to the eligible nonprofit museum operator between $5 million and $10 million, based on needs and visitor benefits. - The grant recipient would face annual federal audits, public financial disclosure requirements, and yearly reports to the relevant House and Senate committees.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA), 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- One-time grant for 9/11 museum: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would let the Secretary of Homeland Security give a one-time grant of $5 million to $10 million to the nonprofit that runs the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. The money could only be used for operation, security, and maintenance. The museum would need to provide free a…

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## Sources
- [119-s-2734 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2734)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2734 (as of 2026-04-21).